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* The constraint uses the *FILM card in CalculiX. The heatflux constraint is explained at http://web.mit.edu/calculix_v2.7/CalculiX/ccx_2.7/doc/ccx/node203.html
* The heat flux load uses the *FILM card in CalculiX. It is explained at http://web.mit.edu/calculix_v2.7/CalculiX/ccx_2.7/doc/ccx/node203.html
* The surface heat flux option uses the *DFLUX card in CalculiX: http://web.mit.edu/calculix_v2.7/CalculiX/ccx_2.7/doc/ccx/node188.html



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Revision as of 17:44, 12 November 2023

FEM ConstraintHeatflux

Menu location
Model → Thermal boundary conditions and loads → Heat flux load
Workbenches
FEM
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
FEM tutorial

Description

Defines a convective heat flux load on a surface at a temperature T with a film coefficient h and with the environment (sink) temperature T0. The convective heat flux q will satisfy: q = h(T -T0). Optionally, can also define a regular surface heat flux.

Usage

  1. There are several ways to invoke the command:
    • Press the Heat flux load button.
    • Select the Model → Thermal boundary conditions and loads → Heat flux load option from the menu.
  2. In the 3D view select the face(s) the constraint should be applied to.
  3. Enter the desired surface temperature, heat transfer coefficient and environment temperature.

Option

By default, this feature defines a convective heat flux. By using the option Surface heat flux, one can specify a heat flux value in Watts per surface area (W/m^2).

Notes